Direct Support Professional - Gate House

Devereux • Rutland, MA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health - Massachusetts serves students with various complex psychological, emotional, and behavioral disorders, including but not limited to Autism Spectrum Disorder. Devereux's Gatehouse program serves males 14 to 21 with ASD, IDD, and co-occurring psychiatric disorders. With 1 staff to 3 students ratio, this program offers a high level of individualized care. Staff design house-specific routines, chores, and activities that support the individuals' growth and development.

Requirements

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Valid driver's license required.
• High School diploma or GED required.
• Must be able to attend a 2-week paid orientation, Monday to Friday, 8AM to 4PM, in Rutland, MA.
• Must be MAPS certified, or able to obtain certification within 6 months of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in related field preferred.
• Previous experience working with individuals under 21 with psychological, emotional, and behavioral disorders, and/or autism spectrum disorders preferred.

Responsibilities

• Be passionate about working with and helping youth.
• Be responsible for the safety and security of all youth as assigned by providing direct supervision.
• Provide and ensure therapeutic interventions in a compassionate and safe environment.
• Engage with youth in a meaningful and positive manner, teaching and prompting appropriate behaviors, and providing positive reinforcement for the same.
• Teach and assist with Activities of Daily (ADL) Living Skills.
• Possess adequate organizational and communication skills needed to complete required documentation, such as progress notes and incident reports.

Benefits

• 192 PTO hours/year and 64 sick hours/year
• 403b retirement account with guaranteed 3% employer contribution and potential for additional 2% match
• Free Life Insurance up to 2x annual salary
• Blue Cross Health Insurance plans
• Short & Long Term Disability, Dental, Vision, Accident, Identity Theft, Pet, and more insurance options
• Free Employee Assistance Program for help with mental health, work-life balance, general-wellbeing, and more
• Discounts on Hotels, Rental Cars, Theme Parks, Electronics, and more
• ASCEND career-accelerator program
• Tuition assistance
• Student loan repayment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED